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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.27, 1,717.17 and 720.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.27, 1,717.17 and 720.34 is: 994.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.27 : 1,717.17 = 720.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.27/1,717.17 = 720.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.27x = 1,717.17 × 720.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.27x = 1,236,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,946.24/1,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.11

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